Asahi Pentax Spotmatic Sp 2

Model

Asahi spotmatic sp 2

Type

Camera

Brand

Pentax

It features a focal plane shutter with speeds ranging from 1 second to 1/1000th of a second, a pentaprism viewfinder, and a CdS TTL average metering system. The SP II is notable for being the first Spotmatic model to include a hot shoe for flash and having an extended film speed range for the light meter compared to its predecessor, the SP. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Key Features: Type: 35mm SLR (single-lens reflex) camera. Manufacturer: Asahi Optical Co. Year of Launch: 1971. Film: 35mm. Lens Mount: Pentax/Praktica screwmount (M42x1mm). Viewfinder: Pentaprism eye-level viewfinder with 0.88x magnification (50mm) and life-size with 55mm. Shutter: Focal plane shutter with speeds from 1 to 1/1000 second, and flash sync at 1/60 second. Metering: CdS TTL average metering, with a match-needle system. Film Speed Range: 20-3200 ASA. Hot Shoe: First Spotmatic model to include a hot shoe for flash. Battery: Requires a 1.3V PX-400 mercury battery for the light meter. Product Number: 23102. Improvements over the SP: Hot Shoe: Added for flash compatibility. Extended Film Speed Range: The light meter could handle a wider range of film speeds. Improved Shutter: The shutter had a longer life cycle (100,000 cycles) compared to the original Spotmatic. Other Notable Aspects: The SP II was designed to be a reliable and durable camera. It features a focusing screen with a microgrid for easier focusing. Film loading and rewinding are relatively easy. The camera's metering system is a manual, stop-down system, which some users find a beneficial feature.